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Defence Secretary visits Andaman and Nicobar

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Defence Secretary G Mohan Kumar reviewed the security situation and preparedness of the armed forces in the strategically important Andaman and Nicobar islands during a three-day visit concluding today.

Kumar was briefed on the security environment and strategic importance of the islands, officials of the tri-service Andaman and Nicobar Command said.

During his stay, he also visited the outlying units of the command including Carnic, Kamorta, Campbell Bay and Shibpur.

During the day, a detailed tour of units of the command at Port Blair was organised for him.

He also interacted with the Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar administration, officials said.

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First Published: Mar 16 2016 | 7:43 PM IST

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